LVN - Overnight, Day and Evening Shifts Job at Casa Serena Job Listings in Santa

Description:

Casa Serena is a residential substance use, trauma and mental health treatment center for women only. We are currently looking to add creative, compassionate and innovative individuals to the team in the position of LVN!

As Santa Barbara's only licensed and accredited treatment program for women, we deliver high quality integral care in a collaborative team environment. Our unique curriculum is designed to help women and staff flourish. We believe in providing our staff with the resources and tools necessary to make a lasting impression on our vulnerable population. This is an excellent position for growth in the medical field of behavioral healthcare.

Benefits

• 90% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 10% 401k Employer Match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually

Availability

Overnight (NOC): Must have open availability to work any 10 hour shift shift between 10:00pm and 8:00am Monday thru Sunday

Days and Evenings: Must have open availability to work any 8 hour shift between 6:45am and 11:15pm Monday thru Sunday

Primary Purpose and Function

The LVN oversees the patient’s activities by maintaining a structured environment within the facility. This position supports both the medical and clinical departments while providing a safe, positive environment for all patients.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, medical, and administrative support to all departments
• Perform direct patient care in the form of vitals, withdrawal assessments and medication observation
• Conduct UA drug screening
• Provide medication education
• Enter medications in the electronic medical record
• Observe and report client condition and behavior
• Provide accurate and medically minded documentation
• Maintain patient's electronic medical record
• Assist with crisis management as needed
• Conduct regular and high risk rounds
• Ensure compliance across all governing entities
• Assist all departments in providing a professional and compassionate environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Core Competency (minimum skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform essential functions and responsibilities)

1. Client intakes & discharges
2. Drug testing
3. Documentation in Electronic Medical Records
4. Crisis management
5. Self - administered medication observation
6. Possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit.
7. Have a general understanding and/or training in cultural diversity issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in a behavioral health treatment facility preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with clients, administration.
• Valid driver’s license and current personal auto insurance.
• Clean driving record and insurable by our insurance carrier.